Industry News
Siemens launches purpose-built AI agent for automation engineering
The Eigen Engineering Agent is designed to bring purpose-built AI to industrial automation engineering. [ + ]
EtherCAT certified cybersecure to IEC 62443
Independent safety company UL Solutions has issued certificates confirming that EtherCAT meets IEC 62443 requirements for Security Level 2 without modifications. [ + ]
WA Government extends support for lithium industry
The WA Government has announced the allocation of funds to expand a fee waiver initiative to support two strategically important lithium hydroxide producers. [ + ]
Manufacturing-friendly plastic surface destroys viruses on contact
Researchers at RMIT have developed a manufacturing-ready plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact. [ + ]
Queensland Government reports progress on Energy Roadmap after six months
The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability after only six months. [ + ]
Government fast-tracks funding to support industry and shore up supply chains
The Australian Government has announced it is fast-tracking three streams of funding to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains. [ + ]
POSCO Holdings steps up HILT CRC partnership
HILT CRC has announced that South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has deepened its engagement with the Centre, moving to Key Partner status. [ + ]
Melbourne company gets funding for new battery manufacturing model
Voltavate's approach to manufacturing-integrated battery separators is backed by ARENA through a $3.55m pilot program. [ + ]
Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen plant design
Hazer Group has announced a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology. [ + ]
Foodmach invests in A&RT
Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others. [ + ]
Siemens announces turnkey industrial edge AI solution
Siemens has announced the next generation of its Industrial Automation DataCenter, a custom-configured data centre for IT requirements in industrial production. [ + ]
Biotechnology innovations in latest $6.9m industry grant funding
The federal government has announced that five innovation initiatives will share $6.9 million in funding under the government's Industry Growth Program. [ + ]
Australia and US investing in additional critical minerals projects
The Australian Government says critical minerals projects supported under the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework will be worth more than $5 billion. [ + ]
Two Pilbara manufacturers get a boost from WA Government
The WA Government has awarded $846,700 to regional projects in the Pilbara through Round 8 of the RED Grants program, of which two will support local manufacturing initiatives. [ + ]
UNSW hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technology
Researchers at the University of NSW have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for transport and beyond closer to reality. [ + ]
